Kirkia leandrii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leandrii
ID:
1040838
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Capuron) Stannard
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 151 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040176
Common Names
- Kirkia
- Leandrii
- Kirkia Leandrii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kirkia leandrii (also called Leandrii Kirkia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and are usually 1-2 cm long. The flowers are white and bell-shaped and are borne in clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Kirkia leandrii is a species of shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kirkia leandrii has small white flowers and small, black, flattened seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kirkia leandrii is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that typically grows in mats or tufts. It is found in moist, shady, wooded areas in the northern hemisphere. Propagation is by seeds or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best in moist, shady, wooded areas with acidic soil.
Where to Find Kirkia leandrii
Kirkia leandrii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and parts of Africa.
Species in the Kirkia genus
Species in the Kirkiaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100366950: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Brian Leslie Stannard (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stannard' in the authors string.